January 3, 2014
Lansing Update / Posted January 3, 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals Grants MCC an Injunction Regarding HHS Mandate; USCCB President Asks for Relief From HHS Mandate; Sunday Marks Beginning of National Migration Week.
Lansing Update
Lansing Update publishes on Fridays when the Michigan Legislature is in session and chronicles legislative activity of interest to Michigan Catholic Conference. Join the Catholic Advocacy Network to receive Lansing Update in your inbox.
December 13, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted December 13, 2013
Michigan Legislature Protects Taxpayers from Funding Abortion Insurance Coverage; Human Trafficking Legislation Progresses Before Winter Break; Religious Liberty Measures a Continued Priority; 2013 MCC Legislative Recap; Legislature Has Adjourned for 2013.
November 29, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted November 29, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Two Cases on HHS Mandate; Pope Francis Releases Evangelii Gaudium, Provides Vision for “Missionary Church”.
November 15, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted November 15, 2013
MCC Files New Lawsuit Against HHS Mandate; Senate and House Consider Human Trafficking “Safe Harbor” Legislation; The Word from Lansing: Catholics Lead Fight Against Evil of Human Trafficking; Abortion-Opt Out Petition Signatures Reviewed by Board of State Canvassers; New USCCB President and Vice President Elected at U.S. Bishops’ General Assembly; Senate Committee Approves Religious Censorship Bill.
November 8, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted November 8, 2013
“Shine a Light on Human Trafficking” Candlelight Vigil; Michigan Commission Releases Human Trafficking Report.
October 18, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted October 18, 2013
Federal District Judge Orders Bench Trial for Michigan’s Marriage Amendment; MCC Supports Work Visa Resolution; Governor Approves Increased Funding for Administrative Rates of Private Foster Care Agencies; The Word from Lansing: Preserving the Religious Liberty of Faith-Based Adoption Agencies.
October 4, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted October 3, 2013
Abortion Opt-Out Petitions Delivered to the Secretary of State.
September 27, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted September 26, 2013
Adoption Conscience Bills Pass House Committee; MCC Staff Joins Effort to Combat Human Trafficking; Common Core Standards Resolution Passes House of Representatives; Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives; Michigan Catholic Conference Launches The Word from Lansing.
September 20, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted September 20, 2013
MCC Testifies in Favor of Conscience Protections for Adoption Agencies; Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Needs Final Push, Deadline Set for Signatures; International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat Coming October 6; U.S. House of Representatives Passes Cuts to Food Assistance.
September 13, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted September 13, 2013
Committee Hears Testimony on Conscience Rights for Faith-Based Child-Placement Agencies; Increased Funding for Private Foster Care Agencies Passes House.